Top Uptown Dinner Party Venues

• Spaces for 25-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

Recognized as one of the “Best Happy Hours in Dallas” by the Dallas Observer, D Magazine, Dallas Eater and CultureMap, Happiest Hour is one of Dallas’ most popular destinations. Happiest Hour is Dallas’ largest patio bar and lounge, featuring a rooftop deck with an impeccable view and four full-service bars spread out over 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor bliss. The menu is line-up that is sure to cure any craving and a giant beverage program featuring signature cocktails, team drinks for the whole crew, wines on tap and more than 50 different beer selections. Happiest Hour is located at 2616 Olive St. in the Harwood District, mere steps away from the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

• Spaces for 325 Guests

The ARTISAN offers two unique outdoor spaces. The ARTISAN Hall Terrace and the Texas Sculpture Walk are located at the beautiful KPMG Plaza at HALL Arts. Our event team is passionate about executing a flawless event, with incredible culinary design and professional service. Our desire is to take the vision you have for your special occasion, gala, corporate meeting or conference and deliver a customized menu and event design that your guests will always remember!

Villa Azur is a French hospitality brand of luxury restaurants that brings the vibe of the Southern France along with its epicurean spirit. Created in the heart of Miami Beach in 2012 by French entrepreneurs Paul Breuza, Jean-Philippe Bernard and Michael Martin, the first Villa Azur restaurant became a must-visit address in Miami's new dining golden era. Empowered by this Miami success, the long time friends started exporting their concept worldwide, opening Villa Azur restaurants in the world’s most vibrant cities, such as Mexico City - Polanco, Saint-Tropez in France, Bodrum in Turkey, and Las Vegas coming soon. Villa Azur is the love of sharing and pleasing our patrons. From the greeting, through the plate to the emotion. We enhance the five senses to offer an unforgettable experience.

• Spaces for 100-2,300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Theater
• 3 Event Spaces

The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, an unparalleled setting, reinvents the conventional opera house form, inverting its closed, hierarchical structure to create a transparent, publicly-welcoming series of spaces that wrap around the rich red glass drum of the performance hall. With two performance chambers and an expansive lobby for special events, the versatile venue that is Winspear Opera House offers an array of extraordinary guest experiences.

• Spaces for 160-200 Guests

Italian owned and operated La Stella Cucina Verace is Dallas’ highest rated fine dining Italian restaurant. Located in the Arts District across from the Dallas Opera and the Symphony it combines old-world traditional Italian cooking, with the world renowned hospitality of Italian culture. La Stella Cucina Verace serves Italian regional favorite dishes with a modern flare in a luxury dining setting. It offers live music most nights, an impressive wine list, incredible signature cocktails, and of course impeccable desserts to make your visit a most memorable one.

• Spaces for 1,000-3,000 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is an icon of artistic excellence. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in the Dallas Arts District, the Meyerson Symphony Center was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect I.M. Pei and internationally-renowned acoustician Russell Johnson. The concert hall is home to the world-class Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The expansive lobbies and concert hall setting can accommodate a variety of functions or occasions, including: meetings and seminars; awards programs; trade shows & exhibits; weddings or graduations; seated banquets; receptions; photo and film shoots. In an atmosphere far from the ordinary, a special event at the Meyerson is one that guests will always remember.

• Spaces for 6-950 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 12 Total Spaces

Perched 48 stories above the city, Tower Club Dallas offers an unforgettable private-event experience in the heart of downtown. With sweeping skyline views, refined interiors, and flexible event spaces, the Club is ideal for corporate receptions, milestone celebrations, weddings, and elevated social gatherings. Guests enjoy chef-driven cuisine, customized bar programs, built-in AV, and seamless service from a dedicated events team. Whether hosting an intimate dinner, a high-energy cocktail reception, or a full-scale celebration, Tower Club Dallas blends sophistication, hospitality, and breathtaking views to create events that feel exclusive, polished, and truly memorable.

• Spaces for 10-1,400 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Hotel
• 4 Total Spaces

Located in downtown Dallas, The Statler Dallas offers a distinctive mid-century setting for weddings, corporate events, galas, concerts, meetings, and private celebrations. The historic hotel features more than 26,000 square feet of event space, including its original Grand Ballroom, a Junior Ballroom, flexible meeting rooms, and indoor and outdoor gathering areas. Built-in audiovisual capabilities, modular staging, customizable catering, and 159 guest rooms support events ranging from intimate occasions to large-scale productions. With preserved architectural character and a storied entertainment history, The Statler blends vintage glamour with modern hospitality in the heart of Dallas.

• Spaces for 30-600 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 6 Total Spaces

THE GRANDEST DALLAS WEDDING LOCATION, SINCE 1912 – EXQUISITELY YOURS Create an unforgettable beginning to your life together amid the history, romance, and splendor of The Adolphus - exquisitely yours. Since opening its gilded doors in 1912, this awe-inspiring Dallas wedding site has been the proud setting for fairy tale weddings and happily ever afters. Host the celebration of your dreams in our 5,300-square-foot Grand Ballroom - complete with hand-blown crystal chandeliers from Murano, Italy, and trompe l’oeil celestial paintings recalling the exquisite palaces of Venice and Rome. Trust our experienced wedding planners to see to every detail, freeing you to enjoy priceless moments with your guests. From a chic bridal shower and ultra-cool bachelor party to a delightfully different rehearsal dinner and a sweet, memorable post-wedding brunch, our magnificent hotel can accommodate from 10 to 800 guests, effortlessly. Impeccable service and inspired architectural splendor set The Adolphus apart as the Grande Dame of Dallas wedding reception locations. - 24,000 square feet of exquisitely designed salons and ballrooms, including 22 smaller banquet salons and the 5,300-square-foot French Renaissance-style Grand Ballroom, with crystal chandeliers from Murano, Italy - Professional event planning and creative catering, showcasing the highest rated banquet food and service in Dallas/Fort Worth - Full-service concierge, to arrange dinner reservations, bridal party transportation, spa visits, golf outings, and anything else your guests may require

• Spaces for 30-600 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 6 Total Spaces

Elegantly Urban, unexpectedly unique. Let us host your special event or wedding with intuitive service and industry expertise! Our Downtown Dallas hotel is situated perfectly in the Central Business District of Downtown Dallas within walking distance to restaurants, bars, and iconic attractions. We are conveniently situated 15 minutes from Dallas Love Field Airport and 25 minutes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Our elegant venues offer 34,709 square feet of event space. Designed to inspire our event venues ensure inspiration with experienced event managers and catering teams, in-house AV technology, and curated chef-prepared menus. With gorgeous ballrooms featuring incredible chandelier lighting, breakout meeting rooms with floor to ceiling windows and panoramic views of the Downtown Dallas skyline, The Westin Dallas Downtown is an elegantly urban backdrop for your wedding, rehearsal dinner or social event.

• Spaces for 50-2,200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 4 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

House of Blues Dallas includes more than seven different event spaces, fit to accommodate events anywhere from a small social gathering to a private concert or large-scale corporate holiday party. There are more than seven distinct event venues at House of Blues Dallas, which can host events ranging from a modest social gathering to a private performance or a large-scale corporate holiday party. As the ideal setting for your next business function, private performance, social gathering, wedding, reception, or private dinner, House of Blues Dallas has a vibrant assortment of diverse private event rooms to choose from. House of Blues Dallas is a venue that can host groups of 20 to 2,500 people and is located in the Victory Park area, just a few streets from the American Airlines Center and less than a mile from the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. Our expert crew will take care of every detail so that you don't have to worry about anything! As the ideal setting for your next business function, private performance, social gathering, wedding, reception, or private dinner, House of Blues Dallas has a vibrant assortment of diverse private event rooms to choose from. A short walk from American Airlines Center and the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, as well as the Dallas Convention Center, this hotel is situated in the Victory Park area. The House of Blues Dallas can handle groups of 20 to 2,500 people. Our expert crew will take care of every detail so that you don't have to worry about anything!

• Spaces for 16-450 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 8 Total Spaces

Located in Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood, Kimpton Pittman Hotel offers a distinctive setting for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, and private celebrations. The historic Beaux-Arts building pairs original architectural character with modern interiors, flexible event rooms, private dining spaces, and an outdoor pool area suited to cocktail-style occasions. Customized menus, guest accommodations, room blocks, and dedicated planning support help bring each gathering together with ease. Blending neighborhood energy with contemporary hospitality, the hotel creates a memorable backdrop for events in the heart of Dallas.

• Spaces for 15-1,000 Guests
• 7 Bars
• 5 Hotels
• 7 Total Spaces

Located in the heart of downtown Dallas inside the Aloft Hotel, The Pads is the perfect modern destination to host your next private celebration or corporate event. The modern design and chic feel makes The Pads the ideal space for a truly sophisticated and original occasion. The Pads is just steps from City Hall and the Dallas Convention Center, with easy access to the American Airlines Center, Arts District, and much more! If you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary for a Dallas wedding reception, corporate gathering or meeting space, The Pads is the perfect venue for you! The Pads at the Aloft Hotel will entice hosts and their guests with a burst of vibrant colors. The Pads building used to be the Santa Fe Railroad Train Depot and it still retains some of its 1924 features, making it an excellent option for a historic wedding or party. The Pads boasts exposed walls, original beaming and 13-foot high ceilings. With such expansive olden-day spaces that beautifully blend with modern-day décor, The Pads is truly a one-of-a-kind venue. Huge perks of hosting your wedding, corporate event, or any special occasion at the Pads includes their prime downtown location, onsite parking and in-house overnight accommodations. Their award-winning chef provides delicious menus and exquisite cuisine for all events. Book your tour today and explore all that Aloft Dallas Downtown has to offer!

• Spaces for 40-270 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 4 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

Perched high above downtown Dallas, The Crown Room at Crown Block offers a dramatic skyline setting for private events, weddings, and elevated dining experiences. Located within Reunion Tower, the venue features floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic city views, contemporary interiors, and flexible event layouts designed for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. Modern finishes, refined dining, and a striking architectural backdrop create a polished atmosphere for memorable events in one of Dallas’ most iconic destinations.

• Spaces for 100-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, is a beautiful wedding location. It's located on the campus of Southern Methodist University and provides couples with stunning views of urban and natural Texas landscaping. On their 15-acre estate, they provide both indoor and outdoor alternatives for your ceremony and celebration. The George W. Bush Presidential Center is a prominent and private location that is eager to help you realize your idea. At this secluded venue, couples can host up to 350 guests. Couples can celebrate at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum's main lobby, towering Freedom Hall, and adjacent tented and climate-controlled Ceremonial Courtyard. For your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, you can use all three locations. The George W. Bush Institute has a stunning auditorium, a lovely Hall of State, and an outdoor Terrace with views of their Native Texas Park. It features high ceilings, open corridors, and plenty of natural light. The White House's design components can also be found at the Institute. Finally, couples may celebrate their wedding day in Cafe 43 at The Bush Center. This compact venue boasts lovely, modern interiors and is ideal for a rehearsal dinner or wedding shower. There's additional terrace seating with views of the Bush Center's Native Texas Park. This full-service facility can help you arrange your event so it goes off without a hitch. They have an in-house caterer and a bar, so you can take care of all of your culinary needs. You can even bring your own vendors in for a totally unique event.

• Spaces for 30-500 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

Located in the Design District just five minutes north of downtown Dallas, On The Levee is an elegant Dallas Event venue with over 12,000 square feet of flexible space. Our venue is comprised of a large open main event space complimented by two, large furnished suites. On The Levee can comfortably host up to 400 guests, depending on the style of your event. With 22-foot ceilings, garage doors open to over 2,500 square feet of covered outdoor patio. Clean lines, modern amenities, and spacious rooms, are all situated right on the Trinity River Levee. On The Levee is a Dallas event venue and private event space that is perfectly suited for wedding receptions and ceremonies, corporate award ceremonies, sales meetings, quinceaneras, mitzvahs, and fundraising galas. In addition, our venue space is perfect for fashion shows and photoshoots. Venue Rental Package: Our facility rental package includes all of the amenities and services listed below: Open Vendor Policy - Aside from alcohol 12 Hours - use of full facility Chairs and 60in. Tables - for up to 300 Guests Onsite Venue Liaison Two Large Suites Up-lighting High Speed Wifi 50ft of moveable 10ft tall garden walls Basic Sound System Parking Up To 300 Guests - valet recommended Off duty DPD officers for first 150 guests General Cleanup

• Spaces for 75-500 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 5 Event Spaces

Located in the heart of the downtown Dallas Arts District, this premier cultural destination is the perfect location for an elegant event or meeting. Make your celebration a true masterpiece by hosting it at the Dallas Museum of Art, where you will experience world-class cuisine and exceptional service.

• Spaces for 100-120 Guests

Perfectly located in the art district on historic Swiss Avenue, this historic event space is convenient and flexible. Just a short walk to Deep Ellum, the Pittman Hotel, and the Swiss Avenue Dart Station, this space is uniquely versatile and equipped to support micro events, social gatherings, meetings, and pop-up retail. The venue was built in 1925 and was home to Helms Printing, the South’s largest Bible binding company. The beautiful red brick walls and big barn doors on Cantegral Street flaunt its charm as do the original hayloft-style rafters once used to load Bibles in to the delivery trucks. The building has 2200 sq ft of versatile space that includes a main hall, one breakout/conference room, and a sunroom. The venue is also equipped with cutting-edge technology for professional presentations and virtual events.

• Spaces for 100-5,000 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor
• 6 Total Spaces

Celebrate your special day at the Sheraton Dallas, a landmark hotel in the heart of downtown, just moments away from Dallas attractions including the American Airlines Center, Fair Park, and the eclectic Deep Ellum neighborhood. Our stunning spaces seamlessly connect you to inviting guest rooms, vibrant public areas, three enticing restaurants and bars, and the exclusive Sheraton Club Lounge. Retreat to well-appointed rooms and suites designed for both comfort and productivity, featuring spacious work areas, high-speed Wi-Fi, and the renowned Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience. Indulge in a culinary journey that spans from breakfast to late-night cravings: • Open Mkt. Grab ‘N Go – freshly brewed Illy coffee and delectable pastries • Draft Sports Bar & Lounge – local beers and big-game excitement • The Parlor – a sophisticated speakeasy-style nightcap • Open Palette – fresh, flavorful American classics served morning through evening With over 230,000 square feet of flexible event space, including 23 venues filled with natural light and five expansive ballrooms, Sheraton Dallas offers unrivaled options for weddings, receptions, and celebrations of every size. Step outside our doors and immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of downtown Dallas, where cultural gems, dining, and shopping await. Let Sheraton Dallas be the backdrop for your unforgettable wedding in the heart of the city.